A team of scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, managed to develop a sensitive robotic skin which can react to pain stimuli by releasing a glowing effect. They took inspiration from jellyfish skin in developing this innovative material, and are planning to use it for the development of more advanced prosthetics, or for the design of robots.
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Halloween might be the holiday of horror and spookiness, but the real reason why we love it so much is candy. However, be careful what treats you choose, as some of them might have terrible effects if consumed in excessive quantities. The first one you should put on the black list is the highly controversial black licorice, as it might greatly affect your heart.
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People sometimes choose not to go to the doctor for medical advice, and often use their folk-inherited knowledge to cure themselves. Sometimes, this is extremely efficient, and some remedies are known to work even if they don’t sound scientific. However, most of the time, people use weird home remedies which they should avoid, since they are pure superstition.
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Facebook continues buying apps and services which have had some impact on the community. The latest acquisition is tbh, an app which lets teenagers make polls and send anonymous compliments to their friends and acquaintances. There’s no need to mention that kids are big fans of it, so Facebook decided to keep the platform running.
Tbh is incredibly popular among teenagers
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It seems that not only the mother’s dietary habits are important for the health of the baby. A recent study has discovered that the food a man eats before having sex can have a great impact on the health condition of a possible future baby. Therefore, both partners should be careful with their diet if they are trying to conceive.
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With the help of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), researchers managed to make some interesting observations. After studying the Eridania basin, they found some traces of some hydrothermal deposits accumulated on its bottom. This is a massive discovery, since it might offer us a valuable perspective on life, and how it might have started on Earth.
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A recent study performed by a team of international scientists revealed a new method to keep depression away. Exercising only one hour per week might be enough to get rid of the crippling symptoms of the disorder. Any small change in someone’s lifestyle can have incredible benefits, and lead to great improvements in one’s mental state.
Physical activity is good against depression
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A team of researchers from the University of Warwick have identified some foods which might be suitable for a diet. They found these foods contained some chemicals which influenced the brain responses, and triggered a sensation of satiety. Therefore, if you want to lose weight more quickly, you can feast on chicken, avocados, mackerel, or sirloin steak.
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The announcement that JJ Abrams is going to return as director for Star Wars Episode IX came as great news for some, while others didn’t regard it as a good thing. Among those who are upset about it is Paramount, which currently has a deal with Abrams for some big movies. However, another Star Wars will keep him much too busy, so the future doesn’t look too bright for the film studio.
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A recent study developed by researchers from the University of Colorado made an alarming discovery related to microbes’ ability to survive in space, on the International Space Station (ISS). When they tried to treat these microbes using a regular antibiotic, they observed how they started shapeshifting. This can turn into a serious problem for astronauts who need to receive medication.
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